I can’t believe another year is already over. 2022 was one of my busiest yet, with hundreds of wedding, engagement, and family portrait sessions in the Myrtle Beach area. If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, I always post a few pictures from my recent sessions, but I don’t often get to add them to my website. When things slow down this time of the year, I like to look back at some of my favorite pictures and add them to my blog.
I always love to capture surprise proposals. View my previous blog post here if you want to check out my suggestions to make this a success. I like to bring a long zoom lens to be less noticeable during the proposal. Then, once I go over and say hi, I switch to my 85mm lens and big flash for the rest of the pictures. One of my recent couples had the best reaction ever. His girlfriend literally jumped in the air for joy when he pulled out the ring box. I’ve never seen a reaction quite that big. She was so happy he finally proposed.
Another groom-to-be had a fantastic idea for the proposal. He sent me a bottle with a message inside a few days before the proposal, and I took it down by the ocean and stuck it in the sand before the couple arrived at the beach. Then while they were walking down the beach together, he pretended to find the bottle with the note inside asking her to marry him. I thought this was a really fun idea. I’m always happy to help in any way I can to make the proposal unique. I had another sweet session that started as just regular family pictures. But dad and the boys knew he had a surprise for mom when they got down by the ocean.
One couple I had to include wasn’t doing engagement pictures but instead 50th-anniversary portraits. They were such a sweet older couple and had a great time with the photos. They did everything I suggested, even a piggyback ride and lying together in the sand. It was one of my favorite sessions of the year.
You might notice in the final couple featured below that we are still in Huntington Beach State Park, but there are some different views out on the marsh walkway. There was a festival at the Atalaya Castle so we couldn’t take pictures around that location. Instead, I suggested we try something different and go out on one of the marsh walkways. Even though it was super windy that day, I thought the pictures turned out great. So if you want a different look than my usual castle pictures, let me know, and we can do some on the marsh walk.
I hope you enjoy this quick look back at some of my favorite engagement pictures of 2022. Please let me know if you are planning your engagement pictures or a surprise proposal in Myrtle Beach. I would love to help make it something you won’t forget.
Sunset filtering through the trees – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachKiss by the ivy wall – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachLeaning together by the Atalaya Castle wrought iron windows – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachSunset filtering through the palm trees behind the castle – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachCouple lying together in the sand – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachWalking together by the ocean – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachPulling her in for a kiss – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachHappy couple touching noses by the ocean – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachFun dip by the ocean – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachRunning together through the ocean – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachEngagement portraits by the Atalaya Castle – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachHolding hands under the trees – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachTouching noses in the sunset – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachEngagement portraits by the Atalaya Castle – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachEngagement portraits by the Atalaya Castle – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachKiss on the beach path – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachPortraits in the ocean – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachPortraits in the ocean – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachRing in focus – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachSplashing through the ocean together – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachJumping for joy during the surprise proposal – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachHappiness when he opens the ring box – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachKiss after the proposal – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachHappy couple around the Atalaya Castle – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachHappy couple around the Atalaya Castle – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachJust engaged couple in front of the palms at the castle – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachHappy couple around the Atalaya Castle – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachJust engaged couple lying by the dunes – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachGiving a hug from behind by the dunes – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachTouching noses in the sunset – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachPortrait in the sunset – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachKiss in front of the dunes – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachBig dip by the ocean – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachCouple lying in the sand cheek to cheek – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachPiggyback ride – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachBig emotions during the surprise proposal – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachBig emotions during the surprise proposal – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachBig emotions during the surprise proposal – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachBig emotions during the surprise proposal – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachKiss by the ivy wall – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachLooking into each other’s eyes – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachEmbrace behind the castle – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachLifting her into the air for a kiss – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachBig smiles leaning against the window – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachEngagement portrait surrounded by greenery on the beach pathway – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachPulling in for a kiss surrounded by the greenery on the beach walkway – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachTouching noses backlit by the bright sunset – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachLifting fiancée into the air in the sunset – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachKiss in the edge of the ocean – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachLying together holding hands in the sand – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachBig dip by the ocean – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachKiss by the ivy wall before the surprise proposal – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachFamily portraits before the surprise proposal – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachFamily portraits before the surprise proposal – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachSurprise proposal with mom and dad by the ocean – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachSurprise proposal with mom and dad by the ocean – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachSurprise proposal with mom and dad by the ocean – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachFamily pictures with newly engaged parents – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachTouching noses in the sunset – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle Beach50th anniversary pictures with a happy couple by the Atalaya Castle – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle Beach50th anniversary pictures with a happy couple by the Atalaya Castle – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle Beach50th anniversary pictures with a happy couple by the Atalaya Castle – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle Beach50th anniversary pictures with a happy couple by the Atalaya Castle – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle Beach50th anniversary for a happy couple – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachHappy older couple with big smiles by the dunes – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachDip by the ocean for a kiss – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachPiggyback ride by the ocean – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachAnniversary picture by the ocean – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachHappy older couple lying in the sand together – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachMessage in a bottle for surprise proposal – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachMessage in a bottle proposal – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachPutting on the ring – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachKiss under the trees – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachLeaning against the window – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachLift into the air for a kiss – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachWalking together hand in hand – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachHappy couple on the beach walkway – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachLift into the air by the sea oats – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachHappy couple embracing by the sea oats – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachLying together by the summer dunes – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachGiving a hug from behind – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachKiss backlit by the bright sunset – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachSunset behind the dunes – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachSpin by the ocean – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachPiggyback ride – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachSeagulls flying behind just engaged couple – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachPutting on the ring – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachHappy couple by the ivy wall – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachLeaning against the window together – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachKiss behind the castle – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachWalking hand in hand – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachKiss on the forehead on the beach path – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachHappy couple by the sea oats – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachLooking into his eyes – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachDip by the ocean – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachLying in the sand with feet in the air – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachSunset filtering through the palms – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachBig smiles on the path – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachEmbrace from behind – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachTouching noses backlit by the sun falling behind the dunes – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachHolding hands in the sunset – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachWalking together in the ocean – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachDip in front of the ocean – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachLifting in the air for a kiss – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachLoving looks by the ocean at sunset – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachJumping on his back in the sand – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachHolding hands on the marshwalk – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachKiss on the marsh – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachBig smiles looking into each other’s eyes – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachBig smiles on the beach path – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachKiss on the cheek – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachSunset by the ocean – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachTouching noses – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachHaving fun together by the ocean – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachHaving fun together by the ocean – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle BeachHaving fun together by the ocean – Huntington Beach State Park – Myrtle Beach
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